Roberto Martínez, the head coach of the Portugal national football team, may be poised to shift from European football to the Middle East following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.
Details: Reports from RMC Sport indicate that Martínez has begun preliminary negotiations with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. His current contract with the Portuguese football federation is set to last until the end of the ongoing World Cup cycle, making him an appealing candidate for Al-Nassr’s ambitious ownership.
The management at the Riyadh-based club views Martínez as their leading choice to fill the head coach position. With high expectations, they believe the Spaniard’s extensive international experience could help elevate the team’s standing in the league.
Martínez appears receptive to the challenge of managing in the Pro League, indicating a willingness to pursue this opportunity once his tenure with Portugal concludes. If successful, this move would see him reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo, now at the club level.